Seneca Gaming Corporation purchases 32-acres in Henrietta

Seneca Gaming Corporation has purchased 32 acres of land on Clay Road in Henrietta for $2.7-million. News 10 NBC first showed you this location two weeks ago among a few that were being considered.

Seneca Gaming Corporation has purchased 32 acres of land on Clay Road in Henrietta for $2.7-million. News 10 NBC first showed you this location two weeks ago among a few that were being considered.

Chairman of the Seneca Gaming Corporation Board of Directors Kevin Seneca said, “We plan to take a very deliberate approach to reviewing and developing any potential project in the Rochester area. Now that we have acquired property, we will begin the process of engaging the community and its leaders in dialogue on how a potential Seneca development could fit within and benefit Henrietta and the surrounding area. In fact, thanks to recent changes in New York State law pertaining to Indian gaming, our existing casinos will drive significant revenue into this area. Locating a Seneca facility here will only build on that benefit. I don’t know if that has been articulated. It will be soon enough.”

While there are no official development plans, Seneca Gaming Corporation says it’s looking to building a full-scale entertainment and gaming destination including a casino, hotel, restaurants and retail space.

Seneca Gaming says this project could create more than 2,000 construction jobs.